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… get infections easily. Take care of your skin. Wash your hands often. You can use soap and water or an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Cleaning your hands is especially important before you eat; after you use …
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… Phone charger and battery bank Small battery-powered or hand-crank radio Battery-powered or hand-crank flashlight Extra batteries Seasonal clothing, …
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… is a general term for treatment done mostly with the hands. The goals of manual therapy include relaxation, less … Pressure is applied to a joint. It can be done with the hands or a special device. The careful, controlled force … is a general term for treatment done mostly with the hands. The goals of manual therapy include relaxation, less …
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… movements that can injure a bursa or tendon . Alternate hands during activities if possible, such as when raking, … or gardening. During specific sports activities: Use a two-handed tennis backhand and a flexible mid-size racquet. Avoid hitting divots …
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… you swing a racquet or golf club, squeeze a ball, shake hands with someone, turn a doorknob, lift weights, or flex … you by pressing on your arm. They may also move your hand and wrist in certain ways to see if that causes pain. … you swing a racquet or golf club, squeeze a ball, shake hands with someone, turn a doorknob, lift weights, or flex …
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… instructions, which may include the following: Do not smoke or suck through straws. Do not rinse your mouth or … instructions, which may include the following: Do not smoke or suck through straws. Do not rinse your mouth or …
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… muscles and other soft tissue. Injuries from inhaling heat, smoke, or harmful chemicals. Injury from radiation … muscles and other soft tissue. Injuries from inhaling heat, smoke, or harmful chemicals. Injury from radiation …
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… heat generated by digesting large amounts of food. Do not smoke. Use relaxation techniques, such as … heat generated by digesting large amounts of food. Do not smoke. Use relaxation techniques, such as …
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… until you see your doctor: Eat a balanced diet. Do not smoke. Do not use alcohol or drugs. Avoid caffeine, or limit … until you see your doctor: Eat a balanced diet. Do not smoke. Do not use alcohol or drugs. Avoid caffeine, or limit …